Posted: 05/28/06 - 08:35 Post subject: Red spots on scrotum
Hi,
I have noticed over the past few days about 10-12 small red spots have appeared on my scrotum. They are dark red spots about 1mm big and the skin around them is slightly raised. Do you know what this maybe?
Thanks
This is just the issue for men. It is unbelievable how many men I’ve heard complaining about red spots on their scrotum lately. I am among them and I can freely say I was a bit worried when I first noticed the spots as I tend to have as regular hygiene of the genital area as I can, and I was confused as I had thought it was some kind of rash. The tiny red spots appeared out of a blue and immediately ran to talk to my dermatologist. He calmed me down by saying these spots are just the ingrown hairs that swelled up a bit. He suggested to wear only cotton and comfortable pants so that I let my skin breathe. To be true, I was wearing some nylon pants which could be the reason why these spots appeared.
But, I still have to ask you a question. Are these spots flat or these look like little bumps? This could make a difference. But since you said the skin around them is slightly raised, I assume this could be the same problem which I used to have.
There is no special cure for this, the swelling and redness should go away in a few days, maybe you could just apply some talcum. Not a big deal.
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